About Chase

Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, director, and social artist. He is widely recognized for re-imagining, examining, and redefining the intersection of art and popular culture through still and moving pictures. While commercial work for brands like Nike, Pepsi, Volvo, Reebok, Apple, and Red Bull have earned him recognition from the International Photography Awards, The Advertising Photographers of America, Prix de la Photographie Paris, and numerous other industry buzz centers, his recent push into personal work and fine art has rapidly gained the attention of curators and art critics, mainstream audiences, and celebrity circles worldwide. The online hub for Jarvis and his work is at http://www.chasejarvis.com. Follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/chasejarvis
Feb 09

Nikon D800 Camera is Here. What do YOU Think?

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Alright photo geeks. Indeed, Nikon just dropped another news bomb this week - the much-anticipated Nikon D800 is here. Not unlike the D4, I've known about its imminent arrival for some time. But there are some sorta cool curve balls....So let's get into it. Here’s some highlighted specs: _36.3 megapixel, full-frame sensor (FX) _up to 5fps still image shooting _1080pHD video 24 or 30fps _ISO Range 100-6400 (extendable... read more ›
Feb 08

Dope Music Video – Niki & the Dove [via Wintr]

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Humpday special. Superdope track from band Niki & the Dove, all wrapped up nicely in a superfresh animated video, cooked up by my pals over at Wintr Get it here on iTunes. Featured on The Fader also. ------
Feb 07

Famous Photographers Pose with Their Most Iconic Images

Steve McCurry
When we gaze upon an iconic (or even just a really good) photograph, it’s difficult to think about the work or the passion behind it - we are seeing a documented scene or a crafted image and--unless you are a photographer--most people don’t wonder about the individual who was behind the camera. Sure, the majority of the populace will automatically recognize the photo of the Afghan Girl that was... read more ›
Feb 06

Dead Mobsters Remind Us: Success in Your Work is in Your Quirk.

Weegee
Photos of dead mobsters lying prone, surrounded by articles of clothing and police chalk markings. The crime scene, the murder as art. Equal parts photographer and old-school sleuth Arthur "Weegee" Fellig had a otherworldly guidance that lead him straight to fresh crime scenes, like the plastic thing on a Ouija board. Working the streets of New York City in the 1930s and 40s, he consorted with... read more ›
Feb 03
Feb 02

The Freshman Yearbook of Power Nerds, Washington DC Style

Funny segue from yesterday's political post... Got to thinking about politics and photography.... Though it seems otherwise at time, politicians aren’t actually celebs. Sure, they get their picture taken at press conferences, but--especially early on in their career--they’re not really used to having a photographer take a portrait of them like a rock star. They're most often power nerds and people who do a job that's... read more ›
Feb 01

Horn Toot! Study Reveals that Creativity & Culture Drive Economy

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The goals of creative expression are to make statements, to generate awareness, initiate reflection, feeling or action. We want the art to do work. Such was the case with my Seattle 100 book & gallery exhibition. But, in truth, I had little understanding when I published the project how much or what kind of ‘work’... read more ›
Jan 20

Remembering Sarah Burke

Sarah Burke Freeskier Feature
Update: January 19, 2013 It's been a year since Sarah Burke left us. Thinking of her and all she gave to us in life on this day. Sarah Burke would light up a room when she walked into it. Actually more than that, she lit up an entire sport, and was bound to light up the world in the forthcoming Olympics, before she succumbed to spine injuries sustained while training in Park City on January... read more ›
Jan 16

“Mind Prints” ?! What The Hell Are Those? [A Fresh Book From Frank Meo]

Picture Monica Lewinsky w a cigar, Hitler in a bunker, the Beatles w their lawyers. It's all here. Or rather it's all in your mind... So what does a book look like that is targeted at visual artists and creatives, yet has exactly ZERO pictures and isn't a how-to? Well, it looks like well-known photo agent Frank Meo's latest personal project called Mind Prints. A hardback book laden w typography. From the intro:We all collect... read more ›
Jan 11

An Interview I hope You’ll Read [Yours Truly in Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine]

I normally don't post or link to my mainstream media coverage here on the blog--not necessarily because of the perceived horn tooting, but primarily because a lot of those articles are just sort of vapid, empty whitewashes with little depth and even less bite. That said, I was just featured in the December issue of Juxtapoz Magazine - one of my favorite art & culture mags, one that I actually buy when I see it... read more ›